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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 47 games similar to Gestalt: Steam & Cinder down to the 37 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Ys Origin, Dragon Quest Builders and Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Gestalt: Steam & Cinder.

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Gestalt: Steam & Cinder is Ys Origin — scoring 74/100 on our similarity scale. Dragon Quest Builders and Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII follow close behind.

#1Ys Origin74 #2Dragon Quest Builders68 #3Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII78 #4NieR:Automata™76 #5CrossCode75

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The best games like Gestalt: Steam & Cinder on PlayStation

37 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Gestalt: Steam & Cinder. Each one has been evaluated across 14 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Ys OriginClosest on genre

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Ys Origin

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeExploration

Steam👍 93%· 3.6KRAWG👍 77%· 94MC76IGDB80· 10OC81· 64

Year 2006Dev DotEmu · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and loot and gear systems, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

700 years before the events of Ys I & II, the land of Ys was on the brink of destruction. Demons came in droves and forced the twin Goddesses who ruled the land to whisk their subjects away from the surface, into the safe embrace of the clouds. The demons were persistent, however, erecting a massive tower in pursuit.

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: tone and visuals.

It predates Gestalt: Steam & Cinder by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting81Progression66Tone0

#2Dragon Quest Builders

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Dragon Quest Builders

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeFantasyAnimeExploration

Steam👍 91%· 717IGDB82· 23OC83· 122

Year 2016Dev Square Enix Business Division 5 · NintendoOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, survival mechanics and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: tone and visuals.

It predates Gestalt: Steam & Cinder by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting81Game mode56Progression38Tone0

Steam PS Nintendo

#3Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIIIClosest overall match

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Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasySci-FiAnimeExploration

Steam👍 79%· 4.7KIGDB70· 13OC60· 11

Year 2013Dev Square Enix 1st Production Department · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, open world exploration and skill tree progression, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Gestalt: Steam & Cinder.

It predates Gestalt: Steam & Cinder by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Progression83

#4NieR:Automata™Closest on progression

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NieR:Automata™

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiFantasyAnimeExploration2D

Steam👍 87%· 151KRAWG👍 86%· 2.2KMC86IGDB86· 24OC89· 157

Year 2017Dev Platinum Games · Square EnixPlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

NieR: Automata is an action RPG, a sequel to Nier and a spin-off to the Drakenguard series. The story is set in the middle of the war between humans and machines where you take on the role of an android warrior called 2B.

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting80Combat72Tone68

#5CrossCodeClosest on visuals

75

CrossCode

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiAnimePixel Art2D

Steam👍 93%· 18KIGDB81· 8OC84· 71

Year 2018Dev Radical Fish Games · WhisperGamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, puzzle design and shooter, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals82Tone73Setting67

#6NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

74

NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiAnimeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 88%· 28KIGDB82· 12OC83· 135

Year 2021Dev Toylogic · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and punishing difficulty, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting83Combat76Tone65

#7Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

73

Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 93%· 58KIGDB78· 12OC73· 166

Year 2020Dev CyberConnect2 · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and open world exploration, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting100Progression100Game mode54

#8Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

72

Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 84%· 11KIGDB86· 14

Year 2018Dev LEVEL-5 · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep simulation and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting82Tone68Progression66

#9Persona 5 Strikers

71

Persona 5 Strikers

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasy

Steam👍 87%· 18KIGDB81· 13OC83· 131

Year 2020Dev Omega Force · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Switch

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep simulation and visual third person, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting84Visuals0

Steam PS Nintendo

#10Final Fantasy Type-0 HD

71

Final Fantasy Type-0 HD

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasyAnimeExploration

Steam👍 62%· 3.1KIGDB75· 11OC72· 76

Year 2015Dev HexaDrive · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, linear, story-driven structure and open world exploration, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Gestalt: Steam & Cinder.

It predates Gestalt: Steam & Cinder by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Setting81Combat64

#11Tales of Arise

71

Tales of Arise

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeFantasyExploration

Steam👍 87%· 36KIGDB87· 6OC87· 144

Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are action JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, open world exploration and combat magic, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting84Progression79Combat63

#12Final Fantasy XV

70

Final Fantasy XV

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasySci-FiAnimeExploration

Steam👍 83%· 57KIGDB81· 25OC81· 149

Year 2016Dev Luminous Productions · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals and game mode.

It predates Gestalt: Steam & Cinder by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Progression100Setting86Game mode34

#13Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

69

Yakuza 6: The Song of Life

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeExploration

Steam👍 93%· 8.1KIGDB82· 18OC84· 131

Year 2016Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals and setting.

It predates Gestalt: Steam & Cinder by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone77Setting48

#14Yakuza 5 Remastered

68

Yakuza 5 Remastered

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeAnimeExploration

Steam👍 89%· 7.2KOC82· 12

Year 2019Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the action JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, action RPG combat and puzzle design, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals and setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone75Setting49

#15Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion

67

Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiFantasy

Steam👍 90%· 8.5KIGDB82· 6OC80· 128

Year 2022Dev Tose · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of action JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, combat tactical and combat magic, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Gestalt: Steam & Cinder: visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting74Combat51Visuals0

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